Sierra College softball is an elite team in one of California’s elite conferences: the Big 8. Since 2000, Head Coach Darci Brownell’s Wolverines have produced 14 NFCA All-American, 14 1st-team All-State, 21 All-NorCal, 52 1st-team All-Conference, and 16 Academic All-Conference players.
The Sierra College Softball team starts the 2012 season with 7 returnees and 11 newcomers.
The first line of defense in the Wolverine infield is where Amanda Wright (Rio Linda) and will be spending most of her time at first base. At Third base will be Michelle Fogal (Casa Robles) and Ashley Osier (Rio Linda). Anchoring the middle of the infield will be Taylor McGregor (Rio Americano) and Tina Bench (Mesa Verde) at shortstop and Jessica Snow (Rio Linda), Annette Merjano (Del Oro) and Kacy Romero (Placer) will be holding down the right side of the infield at second base. Also working out in the infield is Red Shirt Nisa Ramon (Arizona).
The Wolverine pitching staff consists of sophomore Ashley Osier and Katie Bell both from Rio Linda high school. And rounding out the pitching staff will be freshman Sharie Albert (Cordova) and Jamestown University transfer Emily Snow (Rio Linda).
Rounding out the battery for the Wolverines consists of two catchers. Kacy Romero and Annette Merjano with be spending time behind the dish.
The Wolverines last lines of defense consist of several outfielders. Leesha Shoemaker (Casa Robles) will hold down centerfield while Andrea Martin (Folsom) will spend most of her time in left field with Ashley Gilmore (Wheatland) and Jordan Baser (Bella Vista). Jenna Thorne (Rio Linda) will hold down the right side of the outfield for the Wolverines. Tegan Haveman (Foresthill) will also be joining the outfield.
This 2012 team has something special they bring to the field. The team spirit, cohesion and team chemistry is present in every part of their game. Team captains Leesha Shoemaker and Katie Bell and leading this amazing squad this season. They work extremely hard and are willing to sacrifice the ME for the WE.
The Sierra College softball team finished the 2011 season 3rd in NorCal and tied for 5th in California.
Big 8 Conference Coach of the Year 2010
Northern California Coach of the Year 2010
Thank you for all of your support!
Darci Brownell
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